Brandes Investment Partners 13F: Adds $9.8M to TXT Stake

Brandes Investment Partners Boosts Holdings in Textron Inc.

Brandes Investment Partners filed its latest Form 13F with the SEC covering its holdings through May 15, 2026, showing a renewed appetite for industrial names. The value-focused firm added to several positions during the reporting period while trimming others. Its latest move in Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) brought in an extra block of shares, lifting the total weight of the investment inside the fund's portfolio.

Inside the Textron Position

The fund increased its stake in Textron by 3.86%, picking up 105,706 shares to bring its total holdings to 2,840,753 shares. Based on market prices around the reporting date, that stake carried a value of roughly $263.7 million. Because 13F filings look backward at holdings from the end of the reporting period, this snapshot may not reflect the firm's exact position today.

Textron Stock Valuation and Trading Range

Textron shares traded around $92.82, sitting comfortably between their 52-week low of $78.12 and high of $101.57. The stock carries a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.95 and a forward P/E of 10.93. These valuations reflect steady earnings power across the company's manufacturing and aerospace operations.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms have kept a close eye on the aerospace maker through recent rating updates. On October 9, 2026, TD Cowen maintained its Buy rating on the stock while adjusting its price target to $100.00 from $105.00. Earlier in October, Citigroup maintained a Neutral rating with an $86.00 price target. Overall, the stock holds a consensus buy recommendation from 15 analysts, with a mean price target of $102.07.

Inside Textron's Aerospace and Industrial Business

Textron Inc. builds business jets, commercial helicopters, and specialized defense equipment through major brands like Cessna and Bell. The company also manufactures industrial products ranging from specialty vehicles to turf-care equipment. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, the firm operates across aviation, defense, and industrial markets worldwide.

What to Watch Next for Brandes and Textron

Investors tracking Brandes Investment Partners will see further portfolio updates in subsequent quarterly 13F filings. Meanwhile, Textron is scheduled to report its next round of earnings on October 22, 2026. As always, these regulatory filings offer a historical look at institutional positioning rather than active trading signals.